Expansion plan at Production Park gets go-ahead
The area will feature tenant spaces, a training and performance centre, and additional teaching space.
The park has hosted global artists, including P!NK, Lady Gaga, Metallica, Cirque Du Soleil, Coldplay and The 1975, and also offers degrees, short courses and bespoke training at its Academy of Live Technology.
In 2024, it was the main production base for the award-winning Netflix show, Adolescence.
Coun Jack Hemingway, Wakefield Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economic Growth said: “Production Park’s reputation in the industry is second to none in Europe.
“And it’s fantastic to have a locally based business at the very top of its game.
“Expanding its facilities can bring even more business into our district, which means more jobs and investment locally.
“Production Park is going from strength to strength. And continues to grow Wakefield and West Yorkshire’s reputation as the home of world class creative industries.”
Adam Davis, CEO of TAIT and anchor resident at Production Park said: “TAIT’s presence on Production Park provides design, engineering, manufacturing, integration, project management, training and support for our global clients.
“Production Park isn’t just a global location for us; it’s a vibrant community we’re proud to be part of.
“We’re invested at every level, from employing Academy of Live Technology graduates, to supporting clients rehearsing on site, to collaborating on research that shapes the future of live experiences.
“We’re delighted to play our part in the Park’s continued growth.”
Lee Brooks, CEO of Production Park said: “This expansion marks an important next phase for Production Park as we continue to thoughtfully widen opportunities for industry to produce, educate and connect here.
“For over 20 years we’ve built an environment and culture that understands the process and value of the stage and screen industries.
“We’ve seen award-winning productions created on this campus, and watched students go on to build international careers.
“We are united in our continued vision to connect world-class innovators, creators and producers in a space that supports incredible work for global audiences.”
Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire said: “Production Park is already a magnetic creative cluster that attracts world-class talent and major productions.
“It’s one of a kind nationally, and at the forefront of exciting new developments in the creative industries.
“Adding new studios, commercial space and training facilities will turbocharge its ability to support local businesses, boost skills, create jobs, and drive growth.”
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Planning permission to expand the site at Production Park in South Kirkby has been approved.
It means the footprint of the site can now increase to nearly 30 acres, so that the park can attract more large-scale stage and screen productions, deliver two new “state-of-the-art” studios, add additional space for supply-chain vendors, and expand its training and education facilities.
The expansion will add more than 70,000-square-feet of commercial space, which the park said will create “new opportunities for collaboration, training and innovation.”
